Chapter 94 – For the Arrival of Pokémon, Humanity Takes Its First Step!

Su Bai's words made Zhu Jianyuan, who had just sat down, spring to his feet once again.

His eyes were blazing with intensity—almost frighteningly bright.

"L-Let the Pokémon descend…? Are you sure?"

Even Zhu's voice trembled slightly.

Just moments ago, he'd spoken of Pokémon as humanity's hope…

And now, Su Bai was telling him that this hope—was about to become reality?

"Yes, City Lord," Su Bai said firmly. "The Pokémon are coming."

His voice was filled with conviction.

"I would never make such a claim lightly. I will make the Pokémon change this world!"

That wasn't just confidence—it was a powerful resolve.

After learning the truth about this world, Su Bai's desire to reshape it only grew stronger.

Compared to the world he came from, this one was drenched in chaos and suffering.

Not that Su Bai thought of himself as some grand savior.

But if his actions could ease that suffering—

Then how could he turn away?

He didn't want to see any more children like Zhou Xiaofei—orphaned by despair.

Zhu Jianyuan slowly sat down again, his movements stiff.

After a long silence, he finally exhaled and said solemnly:

"If we're really going to see Pokémon descend… then I need to understand more about them."

"First question—will wild Pokémon hurt humans?"

Su Bai glanced at him in mild surprise, then quickly understood.

As a city lord, Zhu Jianyuan had to think differently—he bore the weight of countless lives.

And now that the excitement had passed, this was his first concern?

It made sense.

This was the kind of foresight and caution a true leader should have.

"I'd love to say that Pokémon are completely harmless and naturally friendly to humans…"

Su Bai gently stroked Meloetta's small head and sighed.

"But I can't make that promise."

The truth was—Pokémon and humans were like wild animals and humans. Their coexistence had always come with risk.

In the broader Pokémon worldview, wild Pokémon attacking humans had long been a part of the lore.

In fact, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this was shown in detail—how Pokémon were once feared as dangerous beings.

Only certain docile species or naturally friendly individuals were safe.

For the rest, humans in the wild often found themselves under attack.

And not because they were prey.

It wasn't about hunting—it was about territory. Aggression. Instinct.

Humans might simply be passing through, picking a berry, or entering the wrong patch of grass—and still find themselves assaulted.

Whether it was defending territory, protecting offspring, sensing hostility, or even just "not liking the look of you"—

There were countless reasons.

Wild Pokémon weren't passive, mindless creatures waiting to be tamed by a thrown Poké Ball.

Even in the games, it wasn't until the invention of the Poké Ball that humans gained dominance.

Before that, venturing into Pokémon-dense areas unarmed was unthinkable.

Zhu Jianyuan's brow furrowed deeper.

"So it's just as I feared… In some ways, Pokémon are even more dangerous than Death beasts."

"If creatures like those begin appearing everywhere…"

He trailed off, his face visibly pale.

Clearly, Zhu Jianyuan had been traumatized by the terror of Death beasts.

What if Pokémon—so much stronger and faster—began attacking cities the way Deathbeasts did?

Just look at Groudon.

If a creature like that went berserk in Haicheng…

The city would be reduced to rubble in seconds.

Su Bai could practically hear Zhu's thoughts.

But fortunately, Zhu was overthinking it.

"City Lord Zhu," Su Bai said gently, "you're worried that Pokémon might attack Haicheng, right?"

Zhu didn't respond, but the tension in his shoulders confirmed it.

Su Bai smiled.

"Then allow me to reassure you: you're worrying too much."

"There are records of what we call the 'Paradise Era.'"

"Back then, even though the world was full of wild animals, humanity still managed to build civilizations in the dangerous wilds—because we knew how to use tools."

"Pokémon are similar in that way. In fact, they're more intelligent and emotionally receptive than regular animals—and are more likely to cooperate with humans."

"And most importantly—wild Pokémon don't attack cities."

"As long as pathways are clearly defined, they rarely cross into human routes."

"And as for legendary Pokémon like Groudon… they don't just 'appear.' Their manifestations are tied to very specific conditions."

"I can guarantee this: they won't randomly attack Haicheng or any other city."

Yes—Pokémon could hurt people.

But they didn't wage war on cities.

Even in fan-made works, the idea of Pokémon launching a siege on human settlements was absurdly rare.

And in game canon, Pokémon only appear in wild zones—grass patches, forests, mountains.

Stay on the roads, avoid the tall grass, and you'll be fine.

If you don't have a death wish, you're generally safe.

"Besides," Su Bai added with a small smile, "can it really be worse than the Death beasts?"

Zhu Jianyuan looked up, bitterly smiling.

"You're right. Can it really get worse than what we've already survived?"

He turned to glance at Meloetta and Diancie, who were both standing beside Su Bai, quietly well-behaved.

"I believe…" he said softly, "these Pokémon can help us drive away the gloom above our heads."

"Ever since the Death beasts came, the real blue sky has only existed in books."

Su Bai nodded.

In this world, the skies were shrouded in toxic mists—forever a bleak gray.

Clear skies were nothing more than legends on a page.

It seemed Zhu Jianyuan had finally accepted the arrival of Pokémon.

Of course, even if he hadn't, Su Bai would've gone ahead anyway.

But with Zhu's support—everything would go much smoother.

"Now that you've come around, City Lord," Su Bai said with a chuckle, "let's take the next step."

He pulled out several folded sheets of paper and spread them across the table.

"To bring Pokémon into this world, we need to make preparations."

"These are planting instructions for Berries, as well as guides for crafting Pokéblocks and more."

"We'll need to spread these widely and prepare accordingly before we can welcome the Pokémon's descent."

Zhu took the papers, glanced through them, and chuckled.

"You're being very generous… Aren't these your trade secrets? You're just giving them away?"

Su Bai shrugged.

"I'm not that obsessed with money."

He didn't hate money—who did?

But he wasn't driven by it.

He'd made two hundred million and spent most of it setting up Pokémon Centers.

Even the 100 mllion he'd scammed was still untouched.

His daily life was modest—cheap food, basic needs. He still liked eating at the corner BBQ stall run by the landlady.

Honestly, at this rate, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life without spending half of what he'd made.

And it wasn't like this world had many entertainment options anyway.

Besides—he was too busy for entertainment.

Giving up the Pokéblock formula and Berry planting guide?

It didn't bother him.

He still had healing sprays, after all.

"Pokémon need a familiar environment to settle into."

"Pokéblock production could provide jobs for many ordinary people."

"As for Berry farming… we can't rely solely on what's inside the city."

Su Bai's finger pointed to a blood-red area on the map—just outside Haicheng.

"City Lord Zhu—the first shot in humanity's counterattack against the Death beasts… must be fired here, in Haicheng."

"Let's take this first step together—

For the arrival of the Pokémon… and the future of humankind!"